The markets continued their upward swing in the first quarter, much like they did in Q1 of 2012. Seeing the Dow Jones and the S&P 500 basically gaining, percentage wise, what they accomplished in the entirety of 2012; gives investors a reason to celebrate. But I hope they aren’t getting drunk with the revelry. There’s […]
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San Diego (March 28, 2013) — San Diego Mayor Bob Filner hosted UNCF’s Inaugural Mayor’s Luncheon for Education at the San Diego Marriot Gaslamp Quarter Hotel. Preceded by a VIP Reception, attendees of the luncheon included prominent college-educated professionals and community leaders. UNCF president and CEO, Michael L. Lomax, Ph.D. addressed the room of professionals
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Via Press Release (Silver Spring, MD) – TV One will premiere the 21st Annual Trumpet Awards, hosted by TV and Radio One personality Rickey Smiley and acclaimed actress Essence Atkins on Easter Sunday, March 31, 8PM/ET, with an encore presentation at 11 PM/ET. 2013 Trumpet Award Honorees: Chaka Khan – Legend Award Charlie Wilson – Lifetime Achievement Award
TV One keeps giving on Easter Sunday with a special episode of Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound Road to Gospel Greatness: The Finale, the country’s most prestigious gospel music experience showcasing the vocal talent of choirs from across the country. VIA PRESS RELEASE–SILVER SPRING, MD, March 27, 2013 ― TV One, which entertains, informs and
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Lamman Rucker created quite a stir in his role as the dreamy eyed, fine chocolate brotha Sheriff Troy in Tyler Perry’s film WHY DID I GET MARRIED. Remember that hunk of a man who swept Jill Scott’s character Sheila, and every other woman, off her feet? After being cast in numerous film and television roles, the
On the Roman calendar, March 15th marks the day of the assassination of Caesar, thus the Ides of March became a turning point in Roman history. The 25th of March shall forever now be known as the day of last-minute rescue to prevent a complete collapse of the Cypriot economy. The Eurozone has
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San Diego, CA—With over a quarter of the county’s fourth graders not reading at a proficient level and, more than half of San Diego’s students qualifying as “economically disadvantaged,” United Way of San Diego County will host its second annual Virtual Book Drive for local children up to age eight, as an opportunity to develop
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I recall meeting Derek Shelton years ago when we were just kids, around age 8 or so. We became acquainted on account of him being my fathers customer. In our over the phone conversation, Derek says, “One of my fondest memories of childhood, is when your father had to place a bench on
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Stephanie Ringgold, says having a natural entrepreneurial spirit is what led to her passion of studying and producing tea. “Helping people create their own relaxation,” her business mantra is the motivation behind building TeaShea, an organic, all natural, socially conscious hair, and skin care line, which is a formulation of camellia seed oil and shea
CHICAGO, March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2013 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts & Figures report released today, one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia in the United States. The new report shows that while deaths from other major diseases, such as heart disease, HIV/AIDS and stroke, continue to experience significant declines, Alzheimer’s deaths